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Ben Wheway

Ben Wheway

Ben joined Legal Week from the Press Association in 2005 and has since held a number of roles including news editor, online managing editor, production editor and bassist in Legal Week's in-house covers band The Scoops.

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July 09, 2018 | International Edition

Magic circle associate alleges sexual assault by partner and slams firm's handling of investigation

Allegations detailed in written submission to parliamentary committee investigating NDAs

By Rose Walker

4 minute read

July 09, 2018 | Legal Week

Magic circle associate alleges sexual assault by partner and slams firm's handling of investigation

Allegations detailed in written submission to parliamentary committee investigating NDAs

By Rose Walker

4 minute read

July 06, 2018 | International Edition

A break from grafting: are early sabbaticals a bad idea for junior lawyers?

If your current role isn't 100% your type on paper, a career break could be the answer - but don't put all your eggs in one basket

By Matthew Kay

4 minute read

July 06, 2018 | International Edition

A break from grafting: are early sabbaticals a bad idea for junior lawyers?

If your current role isn't 100% your type on paper, a career break could be the answer - but don't put all your eggs in one basket

By Matthew Kay

4 minute read

July 05, 2018 | International Edition

Freshfields posts double-digit PEP hike as firm restarts revenue growth

PEP shoots up by 12% as firm returns to growth after last year's flat revenues

By Krishnan Nair

3 minute read

July 05, 2018 | International Edition

Freshfields posts double-digit PEP hike as firm restarts revenue growth

PEP shoots up by 12% as firm returns to growth after last year's flat revenues

By Krishnan Nair

3 minute read

July 02, 2018 | International Edition

What 'new law' looks like: six key characteristics of the legal provider of the future

So-called 'new law' providers are proving serious competition to well-established 'big law' firms. But what does 'new law' look like in practice?

By Michael Siebold

4 minute read

July 02, 2018 | International Edition

What 'new law' looks like: six key characteristics of the legal provider of the future

So-called 'new law' providers are proving serious competition to well-established 'big law' firms. But what does 'new law' look like in practice?

By Michael Siebold

4 minute read

June 29, 2018 | International Edition

Ex-Hammonds partner to face January trial over allegations of Hillsborough disaster cover-up

Lawyer who reviewed police statements after football stadium tragedy to face trial in January 2019 after judge declines to stay prosecution

By Ben Wheway

3 minute read

June 29, 2018 | International Edition

Ex-Hammonds partner to face January trial over allegations of Hillsborough disaster cover-up

Lawyer who reviewed police statements after football stadium tragedy to face trial in January 2019 after judge declines to stay prosecution

By Ben Wheway

3 minute read